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Michael Baker International Project Manager I - Transportation Engineering Design - 307110 in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Project Manager I - Transportation Engineering Design - 307110
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Michael Baker International has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Eastern PA operation and provide engineering design services on a variety of transportation projects including highways, bridges, trails and greenways among others. You will leverage your engineering knowledge and skills to assist in the preparation of engineering studies, design plans, construction documents, reports, supporting documentation and calculations. More experienced applicants will quickly have the opportunity to be task managers and project manager on small to mid-size projects.
The successful candidate will become part of Michael Baker International's Transportation Department which includes highway, bridge, bicycle/pedestrian designers, community planners and traffic engineers.
RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist with the preparation of designs, design calculations, technical reports and drawings for highway/bridge projects for a variety of clients * On some days, you will make field visits to project sites to investigate, record, and photograph local conditions. * Work closely with senior engineers to complete design and/or analysis of roadways, bridges, trails, sidewalks and other transportation infrastructure * Prepare quantity calculations and construction cost estimates * Use design software to electronically apply engineering fundamentals in construction and right-of-way plan set preparation * Research/investigate solutions and report findings * Learn and understand the activities involved in assembling transportation project contract documents * You will also assist with document preparation for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits. * Manage tasks and oversee the work of junior staff. * Assist with proposal for new projects * Coordinate with clients and attend project meetings * Feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker International provide innovative solutions to transportation challenges, big and small, and Making a Difference for the clients and communities we serve!
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited school * 10 years of related highway engineering experience, under a registered professional * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite * Knowledge of CADD software; experience with Bentley MicroStation and InRoads V8i Select Series 4 / Open Roads is a plus * Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferred. Professional Engineer license a plus * Experience working on PennDOT, County, municipality or city projects is a plus * Preferred project experience and/or coursework including: transportation engineering, highway/bridge engineering, bicycle/pedestrian design, water resources/stormwater design * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Attention to detail and effective decision making, organization, and editing skills * Ability to efficiently work independently within a multi-disciplinary team and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines
BENEFITS We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: * Medical, dental, vision insurance * 401k Retirement Plan * Health Savings Account (HSA) * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability * Professional and personal development * Generous paid time off
COMPENSATION The approximate compensation range for this position is $105,000 to $120,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker nternational maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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